Social housing team works with residents to clean up Sutton on Sea
Staff from a social housing provider have joined forces with residents and councillors to carry out a major clean up operation.
Platform Housing Group colleagues worked with the community and local ward councillor Robert Watson to carry out a major community clean up at St Clement’s Close in Sutton on Sea.
They spent the day litter picking, clearing rubbish and engaging with residents to help reset and restore the communal space.
Despite wet and windy conditions, more than a skip full of waste was removed before midday, with extra trips made to keep momentum going.
Rebecca Dawson, Localities Operations Manager at Platform Housing Group said: “The impact was immediate and the feedback from residents has been incredibly positive; it was fantastic to see people not just welcoming the support but also getting involved and even discussing how to keep things looking their best in the future.”
The day is being hailed as a successful example of building stronger community relationships with teams collaborating across services to make meaningful change.
The event involved Platform staff from housing, repairs and community engagement.
Platform Housing Group owns and manages around 50,000 social and affordable rent and shared ownership homes across the Midlands. It also runs supported housing schemes and retirement living accommodation.